Civil Service Exam – Philippine Constitution, General Information, Current Events

The Civil Service Exam for Professional and Sub-professional levels also have coverage about Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public officials and Employees based on R.A. 6713; peace and human rights issues and concepts; and environment management and protection, General Information and current events, latest and newly enacted laws and environmental issues.

It is best to know and understand the important parts and sections about the Philippine Constitution and Republic Act 6713. Have enough knowledge about updates and current events happening in the government.

Honestly, this part of the exam is kind of hard to many examinees because lots of us are not very familiar with the political terms, constitution, civil rights, old and new laws. Heck, we must know some from now on.

Civil Service Exam 2017 Philippine Constitution, General Information, Current Events

We are sharing here some of the most common questions given in the Civil Service exam for the General information, Philippine Constitution and current events. You’re not taking the BAR Exam so relax and chill out. You don’t wanna tire your brains out darlings. In case you do, here’s the whole Article.

1. What are the 3 main branches of the Government of the Philippines?

Senate, Supreme Court, Congress

Presidential, Unicameral- Parliamentary, Bicameral-Parliamentary

Legislative, Executive, Judicial

The Legislature, The Senate, The Supreme Court

2. The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and how many Associates Justices?

12

13

14

15

3. The Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines this 2017 is _________.

Air Force Commanding General Jeffrey Delgado

Rodrigo Duterte

Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno

AFP Chief Lieutenant Gen. Emmanuel Bautista

4. The executive power shall be vested in the _________.

President of the Philippines

House of Representatives

The Supreme Court

The Congress

5. The legislative power shall be vested in the _________ which shall consist of a Senate and a House of Representatives.

Congress of the Philippines

House of Ombudsman

The Supreme Court

Bureau of Internal Revenue

6. The Senate shall be composed of how many senators elected at large by voters of the Philippines?

21

22

23

24

7. How long shall the term of office of the senators be commenced?

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

8. The term of office of the President and Vice-president of the Philippines shall be up to how many years?

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

9. The members of the House of Representatives shall be elected for a term of _______.

3 years

4 years

5 years

6 years

10. The following shall be exempted from taxation except:

Lands and buildings

Churches and convents

Charitable institutions

Non-profit cemeteries

11. The Congress, by a vote of ____ of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately, shall have the sole power to declare a state of war.

Two-thirds

One-half

Three quarters

Minority

12. It states that “no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.”

Article VI

Bill of Rights

Republic Act

Court Order

13. All of the following is TRUE except:

No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself

No person shall be imprisoned for non-payment of debt or poll tax.

No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall not be enacted.

No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.

14. The following are citizens of the Philippines except:

Those fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines

Those who are born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority

Those who are naturalized citizens of the Philippines in accordance with law.

All of the above are true.

15. It is the right and obligation by all citizens, who are at least 18 years of age, and qualified by law, to vote in the election of national and local officials of the government without literacy,, property, or other substantive requirement.

Suffrage

Election

Voting power

Civil Right

16. The three inherent powers of the state are the following except one:

Police Power

Power of Eminent Domain

Power of Taxation

Power to Impeach

17. It is the power of the State to promote public welfare by restraining the use of both liberty and property of all people.

Police Power

Power of Eminent Domain

Power if Taxation

Power to Impeach

18. It is the power of the State to take properties for the purpose of public use upon payment of just compensation.

Police Power

Power of Eminent Domain

Power if Taxation

Power to Impeach

19. It is the power of the State to impose charge or burden to persons and properties, and property rights for the purpose of raising revenues to protect the people and extend public projects and services.

Police Power

Power of Eminent Domain

Power if Taxation

Power to Impeach

20. The following are members of the Constitutional Commission except:

Commission on Civil Rights

Commission on Elections

Civil Service Commission

Commission on Audit

21. It states that public office is public trust and that public officers and employees must, at all times, be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency; act with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives.

Public Trust

Constitutional Rights

Accountability

Responsibility

22. Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?

House of Blue Ribbon Committee

House of Representatives

House of the Senate

Speaker of the House

23. R.A. 6713 is an act to uphold the time-honored principle of public office being a public trust, granting incentives and rewards for exemplary service, enumerating prohibited acts and providing penalties for violations thereof and for other purposes.

Preamble

Code of Ethics

Code of Government Officials

Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees

24. The following are duties and responsibilities of Public officials and Employees except:

Act promptly on letters, inquiries, calls or any other form of communications sent by the public.

Submit performance reports of the agency or office regularly

Accept gifts from the public upon prioritizing their queries.

Process documents and papers expeditiously.

25. It is a written instrument containing the proposition and required number of signatories and shall be in a form determined by and submitted to the Commission on Elections.

Bill

Law

Proposition

Petition

26. It is the electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is either approved or rejected by the people.

Referendum

Plebiscite

Petition

Initiative

27. It is the power of the electorate to approve or reject a legislation through an election called for the purpose.

Referendum

Plebiscite

Petition

Initiative

28. This law promotes responsible family planning and proper use of reproductive methods to eliminate over-population growth.

RH Bill

Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law

Reproductive Law

Family Planning

29. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that concerns international public health.

Department of Health

World Health Organization

International Health Organization

All of the above

30. APEC is a summit that promotes free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region countries. APEC stands for:

Asia Pacific Economic Corporation

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

Asia Pacific Economic Council

Asia Pacific Economic Countries

31. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) aims to accelerate economic growth, stability, social progress and cultural development in the spirit of equality and partnership to strengthen prosperous and peaceful community along Southeast Asian Nations. Which of the following countries is not a member of ASEAN?

Hong Kong

Philippines

Singapore

Thailand

32. It is a law in the Philippines that aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and harmful internet behavior in the Philippines. It aims to prevent and punish cybercrime in the country.

Cybersquatting

Cybercrime Act

Cybercrime Prevention Act

Cyber Identity Theft Act

33. __________waste breaks down into natural components and can be recycled into the life cycle naturally.

Bio-chemical

Recyclable

Biodegradable

Non-biodegradable

34. The following are examples of non-biodegradable waste except:

Plastics

Metals

Styrofoam

Papers

35. It is a project of DOST for more accurate, integrated and responsive disaster prevention and mitigation system especially in high-risk calamity areas of the Philippines.

PAGASA

I am Ready

DOST-Advanced Disaster Program

Project NOAH

36. PAGASA is the official government agency for weather forecasting, flood control, astronomical observations, and time service. PAGASA stands for _______?

No. 10 is all exempted for taxatio Under Section 4(3), Article XIV of the Constitution, it is stated that charitable institutions, churches and parsonages or convents appurtenant thereto, mosques, non-profit cemeteries, and all lands, buildings, and improvements, actually, directly and exclusively used for religious, charitable, or educational purposes shall be exempt from taxation.
therefore no answer…

lands and buildings is the correct answer. though you have the correct article..it says all lands buildings and improvements actually directly and exclusively USED FOR religious and so on..the choices on number 10 was only lands and building.

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Tama na man ah. Lands and Buildings are not exempted from tax. What is exempted from tax are lands, buildings, improvements ACTUALLY, DIRECTLY, and EXCLUSIVELY used for religious, charitable or educational purposes.

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